Do you support the proposed changes in NPR Board composition and structure described in the recently issued NPR Governance consultants report?
No, I do not support restructuring of the board with stations losing two seats, reducing stations to a minority position of eight seats on a 17-member board. I serve on the boards Governance Task Force and have voiced my disagreement with the consultants proposal. NPR is the only national news broadcast organization controlled by broadcasters. Our governance structure helps ensure that NPR continues to be a serious news organization. The governance report fundamentally recommends that the NPR Inc. transition to a corporate, resource development fundraising board. I agree that NPR can more greatly benefit from civic leadership. But before we seriously consider the board restructuring proposal, we must conduct a more holistic analysis. What is the role of the NPR Foundation in fundraising? Is it permissible for NPR to fundraise in member station markets? Until we answer those questions, it is premature to change NPR board composition. 7 – What is your overall assessment of the NPR board?
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